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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 25, 2004 LaValle felt the focus should be whether or not Revision #3 meets the City's vision for the area. Fahey pointed out that the developer feels that the proposal meets the City's code requirements. Fahey pointed out that the buildings are close to the street and are hiding the parking from two sides. Fahey stated that while he prefers Revision #2, he is not compelled to vote against Revision #3. Anderson asked about the location of the bus shelter in relation to this property. The City Planner noted that the bus shelter is adjacent to the pond. Anderson asked if the City's agreement with Metro Transit restricts the ability to have curb cuts onto Market Place Drive. The City Administrator did not think the agreement prevents access. The City Engineer's recommendation was from a public safety standpoint given the potential for conflicts with bus hub activities. Fahey suggested that action be tabled on this matter for two weeks and the developer relook at Revision #2 and the potential for meeting their density needs and the City's parking requirements if access is allowed to Market T?]ace Drive. Anderson suggested that any access onto Market Place Drive could be restricted to right-turn only to avoid conflicts. Mathern indicated that allowing access to Market Place Drive will not help Revision #2 from the standpoint of allowing for 74 units and meeting parking requirements. Mathern pointed out that in developing the plan for the site, they have talzen their instruction from City staff well on all issues. She noted that they were instructed to eliminate access to Market Place Drive and to bring the building up to the street. Revision #3 meets those requirements, and Mathern indicated that they are not interested in putting together another revision. Mathern noted the bus lade along Market Place Drive and suggested that Metro Transit would not want a curb cut into that bus lane. The City Administrator indicated that in allowing the bus hub in that location, the City gave MTC no assurances that access to Market Place .Drive would be restricted. The Public Works Director reported that he has observed the bus activity in this area, and the buses pull up adjacent to the pond. An access point would result in a safety concern as vehicles make turns in and out of the site. Fahey asked if the City Planner could work with the site plan. The Plamrer indicated that he could, but noted that Revision #2 will not work from a parking standpoint unless density is reduced. Fahey stated that Revision #2 does a better job with the site, but at the cost of units.